Paul Sikkema on August 24th, 2009

TORO Power Max 1028 LXE 2 stage Snowblower Two-Stage Model 38640 Review

Manufacturer’s Suggested List Price: $1,769.95 USD
Pros:

10 hp** Snow King Tecumseh® 4-Cycle Engine
28″ Clearing Width
Up to 45′ Throw Distance*
Up tp 2,100 lbs per Minute*
6 Forward, 2 Reverse Speeds

Toro builds good snowblowers and their quality is still as good today as it was 15 years ago.  The [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 27th, 2008

Craftsman 250cc 28″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88999 Review Update
Sears item#  07188999000 Mfr. model# 88999
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 277cc 28″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88791 and the Craftsman 357cc 30″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830 Click on either link to [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 19th, 2008

Brute 29 inch Snowthrower Model Number #1695576 Review
To see a picture of the Brute 29″ Snowthrower.click here.

Engine
Briggs & Stratton 1350 Snow Series™ OHV Engine

Gross Torque*
13.50

Engine Displacement (cc)
305

Clearing Width (in.)
29

Drive Speeds
6 forward 2 reverse

Features:
16″ X-Trac tires, Electric start, Headlight, Reversible skid shoes, Steel auger, Non clogging discharge chute, Free Hand™ control
PROS:
I have not had a [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 17th, 2008

Briggs & Stratton Brute 27 inch Snowthrower Model Number #1695575 Review
See a picture of the Brute 27″ Snowthrower here.

Engine
Briggs & Stratton 1150 Snow Series™ OHV Engine

Gross Torque*
11.50

Engine Displacement (cc)
250

Clearing Width (in.)
27

Drive Speeds
6 forward 2 reverse

Features:
16″ X-Trac tires, Electric start, Headlight, Reversible skid shoes, Steel auger, Non clogging discharge chute, Free Hand™ control
PROS:
I have not had [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 14th, 2008

TORO Power Max 1028 LXE 2 stage Snowblower Two-Stage Model 38640 Review

Manufacturer’s Suggested List Price: $1,769.95 USD
Pros:

10 hp** Snow King Tecumseh® 4-Cycle Engine
28″ Clearing Width
Up to 45′ Throw Distance*
Up tp 2,100 lbs per Minute*
6 Forward, 2 Reverse Speeds

Toro builds good snowblowers and their quality is still as good today as it was 15 years ago.  The [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 14th, 2008

TORO Power Max 826 LE 2 stage Snowblower Two-Stage Model 38622 Review

Manufacturer’s Suggested List Price: $1,419.95 USD

8 hp** Tecumseh Snow King® 4-Cycle Engine
26″ Clearing Width
Up to 45′ Throw Distance*
Up to 1,900 lbs. per minute*
6 Forward, 2 Reverse Speeds

Pros:
Toro builds good snowblowers and their quality is still as good today as it was 15 years ago.  [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 9th, 2008

TORO Power Max 828LXE 2 stage Snowblower two-stage Model 38630 Review
New Toro Snowblowers

8 hp Tecumseh Snow King Engine
28″ Clearing Width
Up to 45′ Throw Distance
Up to 2,000 lbs. per Minute
6 Forward, 2 Reverse Speeds

Pros:
Toro builds good snowblowersand their quality is still as good today as it was 15 years ago.  The 828LXE is heavily built and will [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 7th, 2008

I am very happy to announce that I have found a partner for supplying you with quality Toro snowblowers and snow throwers.
Wise Generators and Power-Equipment
Wise offers free shipping on all snowblowers and snowthrowers sold through their eBay store.
Wise is a full line dealer and has been in business since 1985. They have been selling quality snowthrowers [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 7th, 2008

I am very happy to announce that I have found a partner for supplying you with quality Ariens snowblowers and snow throwers.
Wise Generators and Power-Equipment
Wise offers free shipping on all snowblowers and snowthrowers sold through their eBay store.
Wise is a full line dealer and has been in business since 1985. They have been selling quality [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 3rd, 2008

Toro 1800 Power Curve Model 38025 Review

18″ Clearing Width
Up to 30′ Throw Distance*
Adjustable Chute and Deflector
Compact Storage
2-Year Full Warranty
Pros:
The 1800 Power Curve is a good alternative to a single-stage gas engine snow thrower.  It is lightweight and throws snow better than any other electric.
I recommend this snowblower if you usually get less than 6 inches [...]

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Paul Sikkema on December 3rd, 2008

Toro Power Shovel Model 38360/38361 Review

Toro Power Shovel
-Electric Snow Thrower
-7.5 Amp Series-Wound Motor
-12″ Clearing Width
-6″ Intake Height
-Push Drive System
-Poly V-Belt Auger Drive System
-Can Move Up To 300 LBS Of Snow Per Minute
-Up To 20′ Throw Distance
-Lightweight Design At Only 13 LBS
-Compact Size For Easy Storage
-Safety Key Lock
-2 Year Full Warranty.
Pros:
This unit has a specific use [...]

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Paul Sikkema on November 26th, 2008

Cub Cadet Model 524, 208cc, 24″ Snow Thrower with Cub Cadet Motor Review

208cc*, OHV 4-Cycle Cub Cadet® Engine
24″ Clearing Width
21″ Intake Height
Push Button Electric Start
6 Forward / 2 Reverse Speeds
4-Way Pitch Control and Chute Rotation
In-Dash Headlight
Deluxe Steel Skid Shoes and Shave Plate
15″ x 5″ X-Trac™Tires
Posi-Steer™ Fingertip Controlled Power Steering
3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year Commercial Warranty

Pros: [...]

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Paul Sikkema on November 25th, 2008

White SB 628 250cc*, 28″ Clearing Width with Electric Start
Model # : 31AH6WFG790

250cc* 4-Cycle Briggs & Stratton OHV Engine
*as rated by engine manufacturer
All Wheel Drive – 6 Forward / 2 Reverse Speeds
Push button electric start
Clutch Lock for single hand operation
28″ clearing width
21″ intake height
12″ auger diameter
15″ x 5″ Snow Hog tires provide excellent traction on [...]

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Paul Sikkema on November 16th, 2008

UPDATE: Craftsman Professional Snowthrowers with Tecumseh Motors
I told you earlier that the 2007 models of the Craftsman Professional snow throwers with the Tecumseh motor may not be available for very long and it looks like they are getting to the end.   I tried ordering a Model 88045 last week for a customer and it [...]

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Craftsman 123cc 4 cycle Single Stage Snow Thrower Model 88704 Review
Sears Item: 07188704000 Mfr. model# 88704

The good news: This is a completely new snow thrower and looks to be a much better unit than the previous entry level Craftsman Snowblower.  The bad news: This is a completely new snow thrower and it has no service [...]

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Craftsman 179cc 21 inch Single Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start Model 88705 Review
Sears item# 07188705000 Mfr. model# 88705

The good news: This is a completely new snow thrower.  The bad news: This is a completely new snow thrower.
Pros
- This is a completely new and redesigned snow thrower. The design is simple. One handle controls the [...]

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Craftsman 179cc 22 in. Compact Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88755 Review
Sears item# 07188755000 Mfr. model# 88755
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 179cc 22″ Dual Stage Snow Thrower Model 88779. Click on the link to view the new 2009 model.

This model replaces the Craftsman 5.5 hp Gas Snow Thrower Model 88700 from [...]

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Paul Sikkema on October 21st, 2008

Craftsman 9 hp 28 inch Snow Thrower  Model 88190 Review
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 277cc 28″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88791 and the Craftsman 357cc 30″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830 Click on either link to view the new 2009 models.
This model is no [...]

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Paul Sikkema on October 20th, 2008

Craftsman 30 inch 14.5 Torque Rating Snow Thrower Model 88106 Review
Sears item# 07188106000 Mfr. model# 881060
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 357cc 30″ path Steerable Dual Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830. Click on the link to view the new 2009 model.

This Craftsman snow thrower Is different than the others in the [...]

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This model has been replaced for 2009 with the Craftsman Professional 357cc, 33″ 2-stage Snowthrower Model 88835
Sears item# 07188833000 Mfr. model# 88833

If I had a large driveway or lots of sidewalk this would be the snowthrower I would buy.  This is the heaviest and most durable snowthrower that I can find.  It is a true [...]

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This model has been replaced byCraftsman Professional 420cc 45″ 2- Stage Snow Thrower Model 88846
Sears item# 07188845000 Mfr. model# 88845

This model replaces the Craftsman Professional 13 hp 45 in. 4-Cycle Tecumseh 2-stage Snowthrower Model 88045 and is the big brother to the Model 88833. If I had a large driveway or lots of wide sidewalks [...]

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Craftsman Professional 13 hp 45 in. 4-Cycle Tecumseh 2-stage Snowthrower Review
Sears item# 07188045000 Mfr. model# 88045

This is the big brother to the Model 88033. If I had a large driveway or lots of wide sidewalks this would be the snowthrower I would buy.  This is the heaviest and most durable snow thrower that I can [...]

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Paul Sikkema on October 14th, 2008

Craftsman Professional 12 hp 33 in. 4-Cycle Tecumseh 2-Stage Snowthrower Model 88033 Review
item# 07188033000 Mfr. model# 88033

If I had a large driveway or lots of sidewalk this would be the snowthrower I would buy.  This is the heaviest and most durable snowthrower that I can find.  It is a true commercial snowthrower.  If you have [...]

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Craftsman 208 cc 26 In. 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88970
Sears item# 07188970000 Mfr. model# 88970
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 277cc 28″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88791. Click on the link to view the new 2009 model.

This model has improved from last year.  The new model has two [...]

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Craftsman 250cc 28″ path Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88690 Review
Sears item# 07188690000 Mfr.model# 88690
NOTE: This snow thrower has been replaced with the Craftsman 277cc 28″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88791 and the Craftsman 357cc 30″ path Steerable Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830 Click on either link to view the new [...]

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